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Upper Kalskag

Alaska · 212 residents · 3.555 sq mi
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Upper Kalskag has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $151,300. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

212
−8%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
60 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
29.7
+37%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1511872242602961990201020202024Upper Kalskag
2024239
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$12,831
+63%since 2000
from $7,859 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
24.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$151,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,063
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
69.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
30.5% rent
3.7
−20%since 2000
from 4.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.7%(20)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(26)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.7%(199)
Diversity Score17.3%(37)
17
+53%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 7.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
22.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
54.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

32.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 25.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
64.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
35.6%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
48.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
18.0%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Kalskag, Alaska?

Upper Kalskag, Alaska has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Kalskag, Alaska?

The typical household in Upper Kalskag, Alaska earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Kalskag, Alaska expensive?

In Upper Kalskag, Alaska, the median home is worth about $151,300, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Kalskag, Alaska?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Kalskag, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Kalskag, Alaska?

About 24.1% of people in Upper Kalskag, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upper Kalskag, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Upper Kalskag, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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